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7 o KING LEAR 3.5.11
repent to be just! This is the letter he spoke of, which,
approves him an intelligent party to the advantages of
France. O heavens! that this treason were not—or not
I the detector!
Cornwall. Go with me to the Duchess.
Edmund. If-the matter of this paper be certain, you
have mighty business in hand.
Cornwall. True or false, it hath made thee Earl of
Gloucester. Seek out where thy father is, that he may
20 be ready for our apprehension.
(Edmund. If I find him comforting the King, it will
stuff his suspicion more fully. (To Cornwall) I will
persever in my course of loyalty, though the conflict be
sore between that and my blood.'
Cornwall, I will lay trust upon thee; and thou shalt
find a dearer father in my love. [they leave

[3. 6.] A room in a farmhouse adjoining
Gloucester's castle

Enter GLOVCESTER and KENT
Gloucester. Here is better than the open air; take it
thankfully. I will piece out the comfort with what
addition I can: I will not be long from you.
Kent. All the power of his wits have given way to his
impatience. The gods reward your kindness!
\Gloucester goes out

Enter LEAR, EDGAR, and FOOL
Edgar. Frateretto calls me, and tells me Nero is an
angler in the lake of darkness. Pray, innocent, and
beware the foul fiend.